WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ***Livestream***Tuesday: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Receive Public Testimony from Children Brutalized by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - On Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3 PM ET, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 23 state attorneys general have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on nondiscrimination regarding individuals with disabilities. The letter emphasizes their support for the proposed changes that seek to clarify the definition of disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The proposed revisions aim to exclude "gender identity disorders n more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 3 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging repeal of a disability nondiscrimination rule, arguing it exceeds statutory authority and disrupts state Medicaid programs. The attorneys general assert that the NPRM, while a step forward in repealing the previous "2024 Final Rule," still does not go far enough. They argue that fully repealing the 2024 Final more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 5 El Paso County officials, California, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing opposition to several components of the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The letter raises concerns over the potential impact of revisions to the test, which county leaders argue may undermine the accuracy of the upcoming national count, particularly for Latino communities. As the Census Bureau prepares for the 20 more ST

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Partners to Bring $4.2B in New Electric Infrastructure in Appalachian Ohio Without Raising Customer Rates * GAHANNA, Ohio (March 20, 2026) -The U.S. Department of Energy, SB Energy and AEP Ohio today announced planned multi-billion-dollar investments in advanced digital and energy infrastructure to support data center growth and drive economic development in Appal more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA releases free library programming toolkit for library workers to support online health literacy and selects twelve libraries for pilot program * The American Library Association (ALA) announces 12 libraries selected for the Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults initiative, a pilot program that supports libraries' online health literacy p more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation, a charitable organization founded by the American Land Title Association, issued the following news release: * * * ALTA Good Deeds Foundation Awards $126,000 to Support 21 Local Nonprofits Nationwide The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA, the national trade association of the title insurance industry, today announced $126 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by Director of Energy and Environment Jason Hayes: * * * Energy Dominance in Action: Why America's First New Refinery in Decades Matters After decades of stagnation in America's refining sector, a significant shift may be underway. The newly announced oil refinery at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, could become one of the first major new U.S. refinery projects in almost five decades.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by Energy and Environmental Policy Director Shuting Pomerleau: * * * U.S. LNG Exports Unlikely to Mitigate Global Supply Shock Executive Summary * In the wake of the current Middle East conflict, natural gas prices have spiked globally while remaining relatively stable in the United States; this price disparity is primarily due to the fragmentation of the global natural gas market. * The U more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- American Pharmacies, a national cooperative representing over 700 independent pharmacies, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing concerns regarding a proposed settlement agreement with Express Scripts Inc. (ESI) and related parties. The letter predominantly focuses on Section VIII of the proposed consent order, which addresses the Standard Offering to Retail Community Pharmacies (SORCP). The cooperative highlights that ESI wields more ST

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army accelerates advanced manufacturing with contracting award at Red River The Department of the Army has awarded a contract to Hadrian Automation Inc. in a significant move to accelerate advanced manufacturing capabilities. This is the first phase of an Advanced Automation Manufacturing project at Red River Army Depot in Texas. The initiative will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Texarkana,  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Aviation Takes Major Leap With Delivery of First Autonomous-Ready Black Hawk * The Army officially received a groundbreaking H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter upgraded for autonomous or piloted flight. This next-generation optionally piloted vehicle begins a rigorous testing phase, marking a pivotal moment in the Army's push to build a safer, smarter and more versatile helicopter fleet for the future. A De more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Calls for an Article V Constitutional Convention as U.S. National Debt Hits Record Breaking $39 Trillion * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement as the U.S. national debt crossed the $39 trillion mark, an unfortunately historic and deeply troubling milestone in our nation. "America is now $39,000,000,000,000 in debt-yes more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Asian Texans for Justice submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the proposed design of the 2026 Operational Test for the 2030 Census, warning that its limited scope could undermine accurate population counts. Asian Texans for Justice, which serves over 2 million members across the state, emphasized the importance of accurate census data as a foundation for democracy. The organization called for a comprehensive testi more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM announces May 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in New Mexico and Texas * SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for May 20, 2026, to offer 74 oil and gas parcels totaling 33,530 acres in New Mexico and Texas. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in December 2025 and held a public comment period th more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- City of Union City (California) Vice Mayor Jaime Patino has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing opposition to critical elements of the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The Vice Mayor warns that an undercount of Latino residents could severely impact the city's funding for essential services like healthcare and education. In the letter, Patino highlights the ramifications of the undercount from the last censu more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns regarding the design of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The organization warns that the currently revised testing framework may severely compromise the integrity and efficiency of the upcoming census operations, potentially leading to inflated costs and decreased data quality. In its letter, the task force emphasizes the more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises NASA Soliciting Bids to Move Shuttle Discovery to Houston * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today praised National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for announcing that they are accepting Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for entities to bid on contracts related to the movement of Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston, a significant development in the effort to brin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: North Texas to Receive $50M to Bolster Security for FIFA World Cup * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), announced that the Host City Committee Task Force for D more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Crown Princess of Sweden visits Rice * Rice University, represented by Swedish scientists Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede and Anna-Karin Gustavsson, welcomed Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree, Crown Princess of Sweden, to campus March 16. Victoria, who was visiting Houston for the inauguration of Sweden's newest embassy, was joined by Anna Hammarlund Blixt, the consul general of Sweden in Houston, as well as a number more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Defending the federal E-Rate program from new legal threats, ALA files amicus brief to preserve broadband funding for libraries * The American Library Association (ALA) filed a friend of the court brief affirming the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF) and one of its four programs, E-Rate, which helps power broadband-enabled service more PR

NEW YORK, March 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Discovery Channel Greenlights Seven New Series to Premiere in 2026 * NEW YORK, NY (March 20, 2026) - Discovery Channel is kicking off a year of robust new programming by greenlighting seven new bold and diverse original series. These titles will expand on the network's signature unscripted slate with storytelling that spans extreme survival and resili more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, March 20 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Dreams delivered: Match Day 2026 sends UTMB graduates across Texas and beyond * A dream came true for Ogechukwu Anwaegbu today. Like hundreds of other medical students preparing to graduate from the John Sealy School of Medicine, she waited breathlessly with family and friends in Levin Hall as a large digital display flashed red, counting down the minutes... then... seconds...  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, March 21 -- Delaware State University issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * DSU's ECIC joins national conversation at SXSW EDU on early childhood workforce Delaware State University's Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) recently took part in a national conversation on strengthening the early childhood workforce during SXSW EDU 2026, a renowned conference that brings together educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the future of education, he more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, March 21 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Robotics Team Builds Success Through Skill and Teamwork Top-ranked robotics team showcases how hands-on competition builds STEM skills, teamwork and real-world experience. By Patrick C. Harrison III, Marketing and Communications The East Texas A&M University robotics team, known as Lion Pride Robotics, is quickly establishing itse more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Emergency Safety Solutions Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for the exemption application made by Grote Industries, LLC. The exemption seeks permission to use non-steady-burning auxiliary lamps on commercial motor vehicles as part of a safety feature aimed at reducing rear-end collisions. Grote's request, detailed in the Federal Register on February 9, 2026, involves a five-year allowance for motor carriers to more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Energy Department Announces Partnership to Ensure Affordable Energy and Power America's AI Future The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), alongside the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), today announced a unique public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to redevelop DOE land, modernize energy infrastructure, and develop advanced computing in Southern Ohio. As part of the p more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 21 -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Waterkeeper Moves to Intervene in Texas' Lawsuit Over Dow Chemical's Plastic Pollution Local group hopes to join the suit to ensure environmental enforcement that would prevent plastic pollution from entering San Antonio Bay * Today, San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper (SABEW), represented by Earthjustice and Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), filed a petition to  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Food Safety and Inspection Service endorsing the proposed rule to establish revised maximum line speeds for young chicken and turkey processing facilities under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS). The organization emphasizes that faster processing speeds can enhance operational efficiency while maintaining critical food safety measures. In its comments, the Farmer Veteran Coalition high more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * Summaries | March 2026 Commission Meeting These are summaries of orders voted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at its March 19, 2026, public meeting. Links to each order will be provided below once the order is issued. The summaries are produced by FERC's Office of External Affairs and are intended to provide only a general synopsis of the orders. These summaries are not intend more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application to grant subzone status to a facility operated by Dongjin Semichem Texas Inc. The proposal involves a 41.86-acre site located at 705 Rickey Carlisle Circle in Killeen, Texas. The Foreign Trade Zone of Central Texas Inc., the grantee of FTZ 183 in Austin, Texas, submitted the request to the board. This application was filed under the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act and  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Former professor guilty in student financial aid fraud scheme * HOUSTON - A 43-year-old Richmond resident has admitted to theft of government funds, fraud, unlawful use or transfer of identity documents and aggravated identity theft in an extensive scam involving hundreds of fraudulent financial aid applications, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marc more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * From desert escapes to mountain adventures: Delta adds Phoenix flights and expands Bozeman service from Austin * Delta is continuing to grow travel options for customers in Austin with the launch of new nonstop service to Phoenix and the winter expansion of its Austin-Bozeman route, giving Central Texas customers more opportunities to explore some of the West's most iconic outdoor destination more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- GECU Federal Credit Union submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposal to rescind the nondiscrimination requirements outlined in Section 701.31. The Texas and New Mexico-based credit union, serving over 442,000 members with assets exceeding $4.4 billion, addressed concerns about regulatory clarity in the wake of the proposed change. In the letter, GECU acknowledged the rationale behind removing Section 701. more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Global Accreditation Project (GAP), a Texas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to innovating institutional accreditation, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's proposed interpretive rule on the appropriate use of "national" and "regional" accreditation terms. GAP supports the Department of Education's move to eliminate the use of "regional" nomenclature by recognized accrediting agencies, emphasizing that this more ST

AUSTIN, Texas, March 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. District Attorney Of The 2nd Judicial District In Cherokee County \- Governor Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in Cherokee County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successo more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Higher blood pressure during young adulthood linked to heart & kidney disease after age 40 * Research Highlights : * A study of nearly 300 thousand adults in South Korea found that individuals with higher blood pressure (>=120 mm Hg/80 mm Hg) for up to 10 years during young adulthood (ages 30 and 40 were more likely to develop heart disease and kidney disease after ag more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-534) on the Enhancing Bank Resolution Participation Act (H.R. 6555). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on Feb. 25, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 6555, the Enhancing Bank Resolution Participation Act, was introduced on December 10, 2025, by Republican Representative Bill Huizenga (MI-04). H.R. 6555 directs the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OC more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by deputy director William Chou and senior fellow Masashi Murano, both of the Institute's Japan Chair: * * * What to Watch at the Trump-Takaichi Summit Introduction On March 19, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be making her first trip to Washington as Japan's leader, where she will have the opportuni more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, March 19 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows * A McGill University-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound. "Charles Darwin had a hunch that birds and humans share a 'taste for the b more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 21 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles from BTS, Muse; Launches "Bob Kingsley's Countdown Classics" iHeartMedia recently highlighted new music and artists alike with special programming, including new World Premiere debuts and more. This week, BTS's new single "Swim" had a World Premiere debut on March 20 across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations, and Muse's new single "Be With You" had a World Premie more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology (IASSIST) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns regarding the 2026 Operational Test planned as a precursor to the 2030 Census. The organization highlights potential limitations and methodological flaws in the test that could compromise the accuracy and effectiveness of the upcoming decennial census. In its letter, IASSIST emphasizes t more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Jordan, Scalise, Johnson, Guthrie, Babin: House Will Work to Implement National AI Framework Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian B more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF (LJP) has expressed opposition to several aspects of the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The organization, dedicated to advocating for Latino rights, has raised alarm over changes in the testing process that could impact the accuracy of the census, particularly for Latino communities. In its letter, LJP highlighted the long-standing tradition of advocating for accurate more ST

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 21 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Medical Aid Departs for 20 Countries as Storm Response Continues in Hawai'i, Midwest Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 635 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.3 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included specialty therapies, antibiotics, reproductive healt more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * More sleep and physical activity may prevent Type 2 diabetes in teens * Research Highlights : * If adolescents replaced 30 minutes of sedentary time each day with sleep or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, it may reduce their insulin resistance and thus reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of health data from Project Viva, a  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * NERC Gives a Grim Assessment of Long-Term Reliability * Key Takeaways 1 The North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) released its long-term assessment and projects a grim outlook based on current utility plans that are focused on retiring firm capacity and adding weather-dependent renewable capacity. 2 Huge projected demand increases, combined with the increasing re more PR

IRVING, Texas, March 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Announces Offering of $3,390 Million Senior Secured Notes Due 2033 and $1,725 Million Senior Notes Due 2034 * IRVING, Texas (March 20, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("Nexstar" or the "Company") announced today that Nexstar Media Inc. ("Nexstar Media"), its wholly-owned subsidiary, intends to offer, subject to m more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 20 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU to host public reading by award-winning poet March 27 * Saul Hernandez shares his exploration of grief, loss and identity in an upcoming public reading at New Mexico State University. Hernandez will read from his Lambda Award-winning poetry collection " How to Kill a Goat and Other Monsters," which begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 at NMSU's CMI Theater in Milton Hall, Room 171.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration expressing concerns about proposed modifications to the Buy America requirements for electric vehicle chargers. The letter was sent in response to a notice published in the Federal Register on February 12, 2026, which solicited comments on potential changes by March 16, 2026. The NCTCOG serves as the staff for the Regional Transportation Cou more ST

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU students live the Cowboy Code by not letting pain win * Media Contact: Page Mindedahl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | page.mindedahl@okstate.edu How is OSU helping you push through challenges? Email us and share at contactus@okstate.edu. College has a way of testing you. It tests your confidence in a class that feels harder than anything you have taken before. It tests your r more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Physicists find electronic agents that govern flat band quantum materials * In a study recently published in Nature Physics, Qimiao Si's group at Rice University collaborated with researchers from the Weizmann Institute to visualize the building blocks of flat band quantum materials. "In flat band materials, electron motion experiences destructive interference," said Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Prof more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Project Navi LLC, Austin, Texas, has issued a public comment letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology emphasizing security considerations for artificial intelligence (AI) agents. In its response to the Request for Information on Security Considerations for AI Agents, Project Navi presents an innovative approach to address existing vulnerabilities in AI governance and operational safety. The company outlines two novel frameworks crucial for enhancing A more ST

NEW YORK, March 20 (TNSjou) -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release: * * * New Research Shows Frontline Communities Most Concerned by Climate Impacts Like Extreme Heat Study shows despite greater climate vulnerability for frontline groups, frontline communities and national respondents are equally worried about global warming (both 65%). Research emphasizes the importance of connecting dots between climate change and its direct impacts. * WASHINGTON - A brand-n more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following written testimony by Rep. Sylvia R. Garcia, D-Texas, from a March 19, 2026, member day hearing on fiscal 2027 appropriations: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chair, Ranking Member, and Committee Members for the opportunity to provide written testimony for the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Member Day. This is an opportunity for Members of the House of Representatives to highlight funding priorities criti more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Holds Hearing Highlighting How Plyler v. Doe Decision Harms America's Schools and Students * March 20, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) held a House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing titled, "Immigration Policy by Court Order: The Adverse Effects of Plyer v. Doe," to examine why Plyler v. Doe, the 1982 Supreme Court dec more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Fight to End Democrats' Dangerous DHS Shutdown * "Right now, the Department of Homeland Security remains closed. Democrats shut it down. For 35 days, they have blocked every effort to reopen it. Democrats need to vote with Republicans to reopen the Department of Homeland Security." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke ahead of a vote to fully fun more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 21 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers Hunt for Easier Detection of Lymphatic Disorders By: Kim Horner Lymphatic diseases, which affect some 10 million people in the United States, are difficult to diagnose because no single test can see the entire network of tiny lymph vessels in the body, and doctors often need to combine different approaches to identify problems. To address the issue, the Advanced Resear more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Genes Tied to Impulse Control Play a Major Role in Addiction Risk An analysis of 2.2 million people reveals both shared and substance-specific genetic pathways for addiction risk, showing that vulnerability is rooted more in brain wiring than in any single substance By Ricki Arvesen Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise, Johnson, Guthrie, Jordan, Babin: House Will Work to Implement National AI Framework * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) released the follo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise, Johnson, Guthrie, Jordan, Babin: House Will Work to Implement National AI Framework * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) released the foll more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Scherr Law Firm LLC, El Paso, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration opposing the Federation of Professional Truckers' (FOPT) application for exemption from electronic logging device (ELD) requirements under Docket Number FMCSA-2025-1282. The law firm, which advocates for victims of trucking accidents, argues that the proposed exemption poses significant dangers to public safety. The firm highlights that the issue  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Senate Passes Cornyn Bill to End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports * WASHINGTON - Last night on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about the importance of his bill, the End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act, which passed the Senate unanimously and would require Members of Congress to undergo the same Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening procedures as all o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Senators Coons, Cornyn, colleagues introduce Pro Codes Act to protect and improve access to safety standards WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) today reintroduced legislation to enhance public access to universal safety standards and codes. The Protecting and Enhancing Public Access t more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, March 21 (TNSxrep) -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA students, alumna advocate for undergraduate research in Washington, DC Three Stephen F. Austin State University students and one alumna recently represented SFA at the Council on Undergraduate Research's Scholars Transforming through Research conference in Washington, D.C. They also visited the offices of U.S. senators from Texas to advocate for undergraduate research. Nearly 40  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- SK Signet, a manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers and provider of DC fast charging solutions, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration expressing support for the agency's commitment to domestic manufacturing while voicing significant concerns over proposed changes to Buy America content requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The company argues that the proposal to increase the domestic content requirement for EV chargers t more ST

BUFFALO, New York, March 21 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Sportservice to bring inventive banana-themed menus to several MLB ballparks during Savannah Bananas' nationwide tour Banana Ball is taking over the country, and as the Savannah Bananas continue their nationwide tour, Sportservice - the sports hospitality and retail division of Delaware North - is stepping up to the plate with a bold lineup of banana themed food and beverage offerings designed to match the  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 20 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients in Mississippi * Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the passage of legislation that proh more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 20 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Students reach for the stars with launch of first satellite * Northeastern's satellite will shoot into space aboard a SpaceX rocket on a mission to the International Space Station. by Cesareo Contreras March 20, 2026 A satellite about the size of two Rubik's cubes that was developed by Northeastern University students will launch into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket next month. Thi more PR

PLANO, Texas, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Agrees That Mississippi Man Should have His Day in Court to Claim His First Amendment Rights * Today, in a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States granted a victory to Gabriel Olivier allowing him to go back to trial in the district court to make his case that more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Susan G. Komen, Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging the agency to reconsider new proposals that could limit access to quality insurance for breast cancer patients. The organization expressed concerns regarding the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 Proposed Rule, which it believes could have detrimental effects on patients and their ability to receive necessary care. Komen represen more ST

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 20 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Endowment supports architectural engineering faculty and students First-generation Aggie and mechanical engineering graduate Mike W. Lackey, PE '75, endows architectural engineering's first faculty fellowship. By Kamryn Chapman, Texas A&M Engineering Mike W. Lackey '75 has spent his life embracing opportunities, mindset that led him to become a successful business owner and r more PR

KINGSVILLE, Texas, March 20 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * Student leader is first to study toward space, aeronautical engineering master's John-Ryan C. Lawrence is a leader out of the classroom, but soon he will take those hard-earned leadership skills to the classroom as he becomes the first student to pursue Texas A&M University-Kingsville's (TAMUK) new master's degree in space and aeronautical engineering. Lawrence is an electrical engineering m more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Texas EV Education Project submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration opposing the agency's proposed modification to the Buy America waiver for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The nonprofit organization argues that the existing 2023 waiver accurately reflects current market conditions and that the proposed 100 percent domestic content requirement is unfeasible and disruptive. The Texas EV Education Project, dedicated to accelerating EV ad more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce backing concerns raised by Asian Texans for Justice regarding the proposed 2026 Operational Test for the 2030 Census, emphasizing the need for broader testing and stronger community engagement. In his address, Doggett underscored that census data plays a vital role in determining congressional representation, directing federal funding, and informing policy decisions across t more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rafael Anchia, Texas state representative for House District 103, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau regarding proposed changes to the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census under Docket Number USBC-2026-0034. According to the letter, Dallas County, where Anchia serves, has a population of approximately 2.7 million, with over 41% identifying as Latino. The lawmaker highlights that an accurate Census count is vi more ST

LUBBOCK, Texas, March 20 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Makes National Academy of Inventors' Top 100 for 4th Straight Year The Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents List showcases schools that advance innovation nationally and internationally. For the fourth straight year, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named the Texas Tech University System to its Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents List. A Sustaining Member of th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition (TWHC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services voicing concerns regarding the proposed "Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters" for the 2027 plan year. This proposed rule sets standards for health insurance exchanges and may introduce significant barriers for Texans needing access to healthcare. TWHC represents a network of 77 healthcare and com more ST

DALLAS, Texas, March 19 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Tool may identify more patients who could benefit from parathyroid surgery * DALLAS - March 19, 2026 - A widely used fracture risk calculator may help guide surgical decisions to treat patients with an endocrine disorder called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) that causes progressive bone loss, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The fi more PR

PLANO, Texas, March 20 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Celebrates Team Toyota Athletes, including Andrew Kurka and Oksana Masters for Their Recent Achievements at the Highest Levels of Global Competition * PLANO, Texas (March 20, 2026) -Toyota celebrates Team Toyota athletes Andrew Kurka and Okana Masters for their recent success on the global sports stage, alongside the continued achievements of its full roster of Team Toyota w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * U.S. National Debt Hits Record Breaking $39 Trillion: Chairman Arrington Calls for an Article V Constitutional Convention The U.S. national debt crossed the $39 trillion mark, an unfortunately historic and deeply troubling milestone in our nation. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: "America is  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S., Colombian military leaders kick off 22nd joint-service senior enlisted engagement * PENSACOLA, Florida - U.S. and Colombian military leaders gathered at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, March 16, 2026, to open the 22nd iteration of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquia, or PISAJ. Led by U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Wester more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Expands On-campus Student Experience with Two New Residential Colleges New Communities for First-year Students in Health Care and STEM Fields Will Launch This Fall in Cougar Village By Kelly Schafler -- 713-743-1153 The University of Houston will launch two new Residential Colleges this fall, expanding its on-campus living and learning experience for incoming freshmen pursuing career more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, March 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * The University of Queensland Medical School-Ochsner Health and Ochsner Graduate Medical Education celebrate high Match Day rates * NEW ORLEANS - The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health (UQ-Ochsner MD Program) and Ochsner Graduate Medical Education today celebrated Match Day 2026 - a rite of passage for medical residency applicants from around the world more PR

EL PASO, Texas, March 21 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP, Workforce Solutions Borderplex Awarded Grant to Place More Students at Competitive Internships Students to earn $20 per hour to complete real-world, competitive internships * The University of Texas at El Paso's Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce and Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) have been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to connect m more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 21 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Verdict on Chatbots in Mental Health Screenings? Too Judgmental By: Veronica Gonzalez Chatbots used in mental health screenings aim to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help and to expand access to needed services. Because they cannot cast personal judgment, chatbots are considered a neutral option for sharing mental health concerns. In a recent test of these common assumptions, ho more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Rosen: I Urge My Colleagues to Reject SAVE America Act, Focus on Lowering Everyday Costs * Watch the full speech HERE Washington DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate Floor to speak out against the SAVE America Act and call out Senate Republicans for prioritizing voter suppression over lowering costs for Americans. This is at a time when gas prices are rising dramati more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Pfluger, & Baumgartner Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans and Combat Deadly Nitazenes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07), August Pfluger (R-Texas-11), Michael Baumgartner (R-Wash.-05) introduced a bipartisan bill to address the alarming rise in nitazenes, a new class of synthetic opioids that are stronger and deadlier than fentanyl. This biparti more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Vizient Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the implications of the proposed modifications to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for 2027. The organization commended the agency for its commitment to maintaining State Exchanges and State-based Exchanges on the Federal Platform, emphasizing the importance of improving quality and access to patient care. In its submission, Vizient raised sev more ST

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Department leader says nuclear triad must be upgraded to meet dual threat WASHINGTON - With soon to be two near-peer nuclear-armed competitors to deter, the U.S. must upgrade its nuclear forces, which serve as a backdrop to conventional capabilities that must also be robust, War Department leaders told lawmakers March 17. "U.S. strategy is at a critical inf more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla: "So-Called SAVE America Act Would Be a Huge Step Backwards for Our Country" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, continued leading Democrats' charge against the anti-voter SAVE America Act. In a speech on the Senate floor, Padilla warned about more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Leads Hearing on Promoting American Film Production, Tackling Challenges Facing the Film Industry * Schiff: "We have a special responsibility when it comes to the future of the American film and television industry." Burbank, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) hosted a spotlight hearing "Lights, Camera, Competition": Promoting American Film Production to highlight more PR